incidental fact
[ɪn.sɪ'den.təl fækt]
nounpl: incidental facts
fato incidental
1. A fact or detail that is secondary or peripheral to the main point; something that occurs as a minor consequence or side effect of something else
The color of the defendant's car was an incidental fact in the case; what mattered was his whereabouts at the time of the crime.
A cor do carro do réu era um fato incidental no caso; o que importava era seu paradeiro no momento do crime.
2. Information that is not essential to the main issue being discussed or decided
While his background in music was an incidental fact, his expertise in engineering was crucial to the project.
Embora sua experiência em música fosse um fato incidental, sua expertise em engenharia era crucial para o projeto.
This term is commonly used in legal and academic contexts in both English-speaking countries and Brazil. In legal proceedings, distinguishing between material facts and incidental facts is essential for case strategy and judicial decisions. Brazilian legal Portuguese uses this term similarly to English legal terminology.
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